Dental services needed for Lubbock SSLC residents.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of dental services for residents at the Lubbock State Supported Living Center. This solicitation, identified as HHS0017757v2, requires providers to submit a standard rate per individual appointment conducted during regular hours. Bidders must demonstrate their ability to perform the work by providing documentation of financial capability and solvency, along with completed bidder reference forms. The procurement process is managed through HHS Purchasing, and all responses must be submitted by the deadline of September 2, 2026, via email, mail, or the online bid room; notably, faxed submissions are prohibited and will result in disqualification. To be considered a responsive bidder, applicants must provide several critical certifications and completed exhibits. Mandatory documentation includes the signed Exhibit A HHS Solicitation Affirmations, the Exhibit C Pricing Sheet, and Exhibit D Bidder Reference Form. Additionally, providers must submit proof of dental certification and anesthesia certification from the State of Texas Medical Board of Dental Medical Examiners, as well as current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. The contract includes stringent compliance requirements, such as statewide criminal and sex offender background checks for key personnel, adherence to Texas cybersecurity training laws, and strict compliance with various federal and state non-discrimination and civil rights statutes. Bidders are also responsible for managing public information requests by redacting exempt information in a separate copy of their response while leaving the original response unredacted.